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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,155.98 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,155.98 and 462.62 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,155.98 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,155.98 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,155.98 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 534,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,771.37/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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